NCT07120009

Partial Pulpotomy vs Selective Removing in Deep Caries

Selective Caries Removal Versus Partial Pulpotomy in the Treatment of Deep Caries: A Randomized Controlled Trial

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 70 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Cukurova University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The aim of this study was to compare the one-year results of selective caries removal and partial pulpotomy treatments in terms of pulp survival and the need for further endodontic treatment in deep carious lesions.Individuals aged 18-65 years with medically healthy mature permanent teeth with deep caries will be included. The included teeth will be randomly assigned to the selective caries removal or partial pulpotomy group. Follow-up evaluations will be performed at 6 months and 12 months. The main outcome is pulp survival as determined by clinical and radiographic success.

Conditions

• Deep Dentin Caries in Mature Permanent Teeth

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
PROCEDURE	selective caries removal	The caries is not completely removed but covered with a remineralizing material. Its purpose is to maintain pulp vitality.
PROCEDURE	partial pulpotpmy	Complete cleaning of the caries resulting in pulp expose. pulp tissue is surgically removed by 1-3 mm.The aim is to remove the inflamed superficial pulp tissue to allow healing from the underlying healthy tissue.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-09-01
• Primary completion: 2026-09-01
• Completion: 2026-12-01
• First posted: 2025-08-13
• Last updated: 2025-08-13